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Guests can enjoy the hottest celebration of the summer at Six Flags Over Texas with exclusive, limited-time entertainment filled with high-energy performances, a breathtaking display of fireworks, themed merchandise and enhanced dining options at two refreshed restaurants that are part of the latest food and beverage transformation at the park.
Summer operations have begun at Six Flags Over Texas, but there's not much happening beyond riding rides. Renovations continue at the park's entrance with a front gate refresh. El Mercado de la Plaza has reopened with improved aesthetics and work moves on with the remodel of All American Cafe. Coaster track and supports for the to-be-named giga dive coaster have also arrived in the parking lot, along with new log flume boats for El Aserradero. We also discuss huge changes coming to Six Flags with the elimination of all park president positions.
Six Flags has eliminated park president positions at every property across North America. “Six Flags Entertainment recently moved to a new regional operating structure,” according to a statement from Six Flags. “Under this new alignment, we have centralized certain functions and responsibilities at the corporate level. The company also made some changes to the roles and responsibilities of park leaders, sharpening the parks’ focus on execution, the guest experience and associates.”
Capital projects continue to move along at Six Flags Over Texas in rapid fashion. El Diablo, which had closed in November, was completely removed during our visit! Rancho de Pollo, along with one of the restrooms at front gate, are fully demolished. Dining transformations continue, starting with JB's Smokehouse BBQ. The restaurant has reopened with a refreshed menu, which we try out, and serving line. All American Cafe has temporarily closed as its dining experience transformation is under way and smaller stands appear to be turning into drink refill stations. Our visit didn't flow without camera and security woes, however.
¡Viva la Fiesta! has returned to Six Flags Over Texas on weekends through May 4. Join us for a full review of the event's opening weekend, including a look at their executive chef's latest food creation from La Cantina. We also check out exclusive event merch, enjoy Ballet Folklorico and mariachi performances and explore the vibrant decor and photo ops that span from Silver Star Mall through the Mexico section.
It has been two months since our last visit to Six Flags Over Texas and tons of significant dining and beautification projects are under way at the park. Major work is happening near the front gate, buildings are being demolished and restaurants are undergoing full remodels. On top of this, paint refreshes continue on both Titan and Sidewinder rides. Now that the park has added an executive chef to their team, new food is rolling out at multiple dining locations. We've never seen this many projects happening at once across the park!
Beginning this weekend and operating each Saturday and Sunday through May 4, Six Flags Over Texas welcomes back ¡Viva la Fiesta! The cultural celebration returns with authentic food offerings, lively music and traditional dances from Latin America and the Caribbean. ¡Viva la Fiesta! is a great way to make memories with your friends and family in a vibrant atmosphere filled with captivating sights, lively sounds and mouthwatering flavors.
Events Calendar
Several events headline Six Flags Over Texas’ 2025 season, including the debut of Summerbration and the return of Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park.
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Construction Updates
New Attractions & Park Projects
Several refresh projects continue across the park, including the front gate area and All American Cafe. El Mercado de la Plaza and E.G. Sugarwater’s have recently reopened after undergoing renovations. New ride units for El Aserradero, along with the first support and track components for the to-be-named giga dive coaster, have also been delivered to the park.
Aggressive construction projects continue to move forward at Six Flags Over Texas. JB’s Smokehouse BBQ has reopened with a refreshed serving area and refill station, while All American Cafe and other snack stands temporarily close for upgrades. El Diablo has also been dismantled and shipped out of the park. Sections near front gate have reopened with new pavement and pavers.
A record number of enhancement projects are under way at Six Flags Over Texas. This includes structure demolitions, pavement improvements and dining refreshes and remodels. Though Titan has reopened, its paint job continues with a segment of supports still remaining. Sidewinder has also reopened and sports a fresh paint scheme as well.
Demolition of La Vibora, the park’s former bobsled coaster, continues as nearly all track pieces have been removed. Most of what stands are support columns. El Diablo’s queue line has also begun to come down. Titan’s big paint job transformation is under way as track and support segments receive new coats.
With its permanent closure less than two months ago, quick demolition of the La Vibora bobsled roller coaster is under way. Track segments are coming down rapidly with multiple areas only having support columns still standing. Sidewinder has also begun an extensive refurbishment as its central hub has been deconstructed.
With an anticipated top-of-July opening date, both Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters continue to move along with construction. Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster, a neighboring roller coaster, has also received a fresh coat of paint. Work also continues on the new Boomtown Bar structure.
Rides & Attractions
Learn more about Six Flags Over Texas roller coasters, rides and attractions, including statistics, historical facts and real-time ride statuses.
Rides & Attractions
Step Back in Time
Historical Six Flags Video Series
Big Bend, a Schwarzkopf Speed Racer roller coaster, called Six Flags Over Texas home from 1971 to 1979. When it opened, it was the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Big Bend reached a top speed of 52 miles per hour, climbed up to 81 feet tall and featured 2,876 feet of track. The attraction also included cutting-edge technology with multiple electric spiraling lift hills. Join us for a look at back the iconic Big Bend roller coaster.
The original Six Flags theme park, Six Flags Over Texas, officially opened on August 5, 1961. Themed around the six flags that had flown over Texas, the park's original concept featured first-of-its-kind attractions, heavily-themed areas and a major focus on entertainment and guest experience. Six Flags Over Texas saw tremendous growth in the 1960s. Marquee attractions, such as the El Aserradero log flume, the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested into entertainment, highlighted the decade.
Our next episode in the Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review Series takes a look at 1970 through 1979. Several transformations happened around the park, including a change in the skyline with the addition of Texas Chute Out and the debut of Good Time Square. Other prime attractions included the Big Bend and Shock Wave roller coasters, along with marquee flat rides like Spinnaker.
The 1980s were a decade of multiple ownerships, original removals, licensed characters, high-thrill attractions and more. Six Flags Over Texas introduced mainstream figures into the park, including Pac-Man and the Looney Tunes. Major roller coaster additions included the Flashback!, Avalanche Bobsled and Judge Roy Scream.
Six Flags Over Texas saw massive expansions throughout the 1990s. Roller coasters like Mr. Freeze and Batman: The Ride, along with the addition of the Gotham City park area, highlight this decade. Six Flags Over Texas also experienced multiple owners, including Time Warner and Premier Parks.
Six Flags Over Texas navigated its way through a number of drastic changes from 2000 to 2009. Record-breaking attractions, such as Titan and Superman: Tower of Power, highlighted the early 2000s. The 2000s were also a time for unique entertainment offerings. Join us as we travel back in time to take a look at the first-ever Six Flags theme park.
La Salle's River Adventure was an interactive boat ride at Six Flags Over Texas from 1961, the park's opening season, through 1982. Equipped with riverboats, boat captain, and animated scenes, guests would learn about La Salle and his journey to find the Mississippi River in the 1600s.
At this stage, nearly every piece of the former La Vibora roller coaster has been moved off-site as the area is prepped for a dive coaster in 2026. Other updates include changes near front gate, a look at Judge Roy Scream’s annual maintenance and the continued paint job transforming Titan.